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Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

Baler 

Florence, KY

Compensation Includes

• Starting Pay Rate of $19.86/hour 

Available Shift

• Days: 7am - 7pm

Overview

Operate baler for shift waste, weighing and sorting as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Continuously perform all required tasks in a safe manner, adhering to all established safety rules and procedures. Must take immediate action to correct and/or report any unsafe conditions and hazards
• Safely execute daily job activities including, but not limited to, 1) complete pre-shift truck inspections, 2) perform lockout/tagout for baler equipment, 3) follow confined space procedure for entering baler pit area
• Keep work area clean and organized, per standards
• Follow all applicable food service policies and procedures
• Follow all PPE policies, wearing steel toed shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, hair nets/beard nets, etc. as required
• Ensure confined space permit is obtained prior to cleaning out pit baler - see Shift Supervisor or Compliance Manager
• Pull carts from paper production area and bring to baler. Weigh all waste per procedure
• Properly sort waste into proper waste streams
• Report exceptions to waste reduction efforts to Shift Supervisor
• Empty all trash bins each shift
• Load and unload trucks as needed
• Clean warehouse per schedule
• Drive forklift daily as needed
• Complete daily waste reports
• Meet/achieve waste reduction goals set by management

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
• This is an entry level position. Prior factory work is a plus but not required
• Must have basic reading, math and communication skills
• Required to operate forklift

Physical Requirements

• Lifting; a minimum of 50
• Carrying; a minimum of 50
• Pulling; 11 hours
• Pushing; 11 hours
• Walking; 11 hours
• Standing; 11 hours
• Bending; 11 hours
• Operation of forklift, narrow aisle or other vehicle
• Visual ability

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact myHRservices@novolex.com.

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen